Impact
At the Department of Accounting and Business Law, we believe that it is our right and responsibility to leave a positive mark not only on academic life but also on society at large. To accomplish this goal, the researchers at our department engage actively in societal discussions.
Emma-Riikka Myllymäki discussed the quality and development of sustainability reporting in a seminar
The Better Business - Better Society seminar series discusses the current and societally essential topics at the School of Business.
Learning from strategic investments: Post-completion auditing — Jari Huikku
Aalto University is celebrating its new tenured professors with popular talks by our new Associate & Full level tenure track professors.
Emma-Riikka Myllymäki was part of the Aalto team assessing the best sustainability report in Finland
The sustainability report review was carried out in cooperation with the Aalto University School of Business. Assistant professor Emma-Riikka Myllymäki from the department of accounting participated as one of the jury members. Stora Enso’s Sustainability Reporting Team was awarded the top prize and Soya's report was categorised the best in the SME category.
Jukka Sihvonen presented his LGBT research in the School of Business 110th anniversary seminar
In the School of Business 110th anniversary seminar, assistant professor Jukka Sihvonen presented his and his co-authors' research "Does Lesbian and Gay Friendliness Pay Off? A New Look at LGBT Policies and Firm Performance". According to the paper, LGBT‐friendly corporate policies enhance firm performance. The Better Business - Better Society seminar series discusses the current and societally essential topics at the School of Business.
Viherkentällä | Aalto Blogs
In his blog, Timo Viherkenttä talks about current issues in taxation, pension finance, public finance and investment markets.
Suzanne Innes-Stubb joins Aalto University School of Business as Executive in Residence
Specialised in business law, Innes-Stubb strengthens the School of Business’s expertise in responsible business. She will step into the role at the beginning of September.
New research: Labeling carbon footprint affects the choices of mass catering customers – and the labeling method matters, too!
A recent study conducted in Germany shows that customers in a student canteen choose low-emission meals when presented with the carbon footprint of meals. This effect was strongest when the information was color-coded in a traffic-light scheme and translated into environmental costs in euros. According to one of the researchers, these findings could also be relevant for Finland, where mass catering is particularly popular.
The ninth Economic Defence Course analysed the Government Programme
A welfare society cannot survive without innovations and successful business activities. This is why the objectives and measures to improve the operating conditions of companies that were outlined in the Government Programme must be successful.
Various career paths: tax expert Saara Hietanen is building a better world
Saara Hietanen became interested in organisational activities in upper secondary school through her love for animals, but only started a career in organisations and advocacy work after working in an international auditing company. Instead of animal rights, Hietanen ended up promoting fair taxation.- Published:
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